Pope asks Israel to help Christians in the Holy Land

iht.com     May 12, 2008            

Pope Benedict XVI urged Israel on Monday to help the dwindling Christian community in the Middle East by assuring them of a secure future in the region. ... He has also asked that Israel resolve long-standing problems with the Holy See over church land and taxes and to... [read full story]                

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Christians urged to stand by Israel

agapepress.org     May 10, 2008          

As Israel celebrates its 60th birthday, Rev. John Hagee says the Jewish state "has never been in greater danger." ... Hagee, who heads Christians United for Israel, urged his fellow Christian Zionists in a conference call Tuesday to attend the organization's Israel...                

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Examining Israel

westernstandard.blogs.com     May 10, 2008          

The National Post has today wrapped up its big "Israel at 60" series, which dominated the op-ed pages for the past week. Coming as it did on the heels of cover stories in the Atlantic and Maclean's on the question... ... The National Post has today wrapped up its big...                

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Pope urges Israel to help Christian community and ease visa problems for clergy

iht.com     May 12, 2008          

Pope Benedict XVI urged Israel on Monday to help the dwindling Christian community in the Middle East by assuring them of a secure future in the region. ... He has also asked that Israel resolve long-standing problems with the Holy See over church land and taxes and to...                

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Pope asks Israel: Help keep Catholics in Holy Land

thestar.com.my     May 12, 2008          

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict appealed to Israel on Monday to help stem a sharp decline in the country's minority Christian population, saying Catholics had grown particularly vulnerable to Middle East conflicts. ... File photo of Pope Benedict XVI waving at the...                

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Pope salutes Israel's anniversary, asks justice for Palestinians

cwnews.com     May 12, 2008          

Pope Benedict XVI offered his "cordial good wishes on the occasion of Israel's celebration of 60 years of statehood," as he received a new ambassador from that country on May ... ... Vatican, May. Pope Benedict XVI offered his "cordial good wishes on the occasion of...                

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Pope asks Israel to resolve stalled tax issue

pewforum.org     May 12, 2008          

that "all peoples have a right to be given equal opportunities to flourish," Pope Benedict XVI on Monday (May 12) voiced concern for Israel's dwindling Christian minority, and called for a relaxation of travel restrictions on the country's Palestinians.                

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